India’s Neighbors Turn to New Delhi to Help Ease Fuel Shortages

India’s neighbors are seeking additional fuel from New Delhi as the war in the Middle East curtails access to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, giving Asia’s third-largest economy an opportunity to build goodwill across the region.

India is a major supplier of refined petroleum products to neighboring countries. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is reviewing requests for additional fuel supplies from several nations, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives. “These are being examined taking into account our own energy requirements and availability,” he said.